What Mike Pence should learn from Judas

Whatever noble and good things you do in your life, you will forever be remembered for your last big act

Mike Pence.
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Vice President Mike Pence could effectively and immediately fire President Trump by convincing a handful of Trump's Cabinet to invoke Article 4 of the 25th Amendment. By the time Trump appealed, he would already be out of office. Congressional Democrats are publicly urging Pence to take this step — in fact, if he does not, the House will impeach Trump for a second time.

There would be something remarkably neat about Pence being acting president for one week. Trump's term ending with an acting president would be a poetic finale for a man who prefers his Cabinet not hindered by Senate confirmation. America would certainly appreciate the flexibility.

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Peter Weber, The Week US

Peter has worked as a news and culture writer and editor at The Week since the site's launch in 2008. He covers politics, world affairs, religion and cultural currents. His journalism career began as a copy editor at a financial newswire and has included editorial positions at The New York Times Magazine, Facts on File, and Oregon State University.